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What’s the Challenge?
For 7 days straight, check the weather forecast before you go to bed or start your day — then make one tiny plan adjustment based on it.
That’s it. One check. One choice. Every day.
This simple habit helps you save energy, reduce waste, prevent unnecessary trips, and become more climate-aware — all while supporting Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action.
How to Join the Forecast First Challenge
- Check the Weather Daily
Use your phone, smart assistant, or weather app. Takes 15 seconds. - Make One Informed Adjustment
- Is it going to rain? Pack an umbrella, cancel sprinklers.
- Cold snap coming? Layer clothes instead of blasting the heater.
- Heatwave? Plan a no-cook dinner or pre-cool your home naturally.
- Windy? Delay driving or secure items outside.
- Repeat for 7 Days
Track how many times you avoided waste, made a smarter choice, or reduced your energy use.
Why It Matters?
- Clothing, heating, and laundry choices made on-the-fly contribute to 8–10% of global emissions. (Source: UNEP – Fast Fashion and Climate)
- Short car trips generate disproportionately high emissions. A simple check may help you choose better timing or transport. (Source: EPA – Transport Emissions)
- According to Project Drawdown, individual behavior change could cut household emissions by 20% or more. (Source: Drawdown – Behavior Solutions)
What You’ll Gain?
- Lower personal carbon footprint
- Fewer unnecessary trips
- Smarter home energy use
- Greater climate awareness
- A new lifelong micro-habit
Bonus: Share the Challenge
Post a story, reel, or text:
“I’m doing the #ForecastFirst Challenge to cut waste and take climate action. One forecast, one smart move, every day. You in?”
Your weather app could be your new climate tool.
Join the #ForecastFirst Challenge. Plan better. Waste less. Lead by tiny example.
Start tonight!